Stay in our historic home and help with gardening and DIY projects near the coast in Cheviot, New Zealand

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  Description

  We have lived in Cheviot for over 25 years.
  We have two children now in their 20s, and a very old dog called Rata.
  Ange is a journalist, a wedding and funeral celebrant, and part-time yoga teacher.
  Monty is a farmer and developer with background in ornithology and geology.
  
  We have many projects on the go from gardening to firewood, to fence staining and food preserving and everything in between.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We have been hosts for many years and enjoy sharing our place with like minded people.
  We are invested in doing our bit to improve our world and to adventure in our local area and around the world. We are both knowledgeable about NZ's flora and fauna and have worked in this field.
  We live in the oldest house in our area which is listed with historic places trust. It's in a reserve and surrounded by oak trees and natives.

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  Help

  Kia ora koutou.
  
  Projects now (Spring - Summer): staining decks, gardening, painting, general maintenance, apple orchard work.
  
  We have many landscaping projects and gardening on the go. There will also be other tasks such as washing down the house, firewood splitting, deck staining, etc, as well as help on our trial apple orchard. It depends what time of the year as to what we're doing.
  
  There is always plenty of variety, and you don't have to be an experienced gardener - just have lots of enthusiasm and energy for the work.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  I have been learning a little Spanish and Te Reo.
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  Accommodation

  You can choose between a king bed inside our gorgeous old house or a double bed in an off the grid hut in the garden. There is a beautiful bathroom for you to use, plus Wifi and cell phone service.
  
  We have two older children who often stay but live elsewhere. There is also a very old dog!
  
  We would expect you to share in the household tasks while you're here and take your turn in cooking.

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  What else ...

  We live close to Gore Bay, North Canterbury's best surf beach. It's wild and unpopulated and just 6 km down the road.
  Our house is set amongst 40 of established trees and a beautiful place to walk and explore. We have a swimming pool to enjoy plus bikes you can borrow.
  
  We are close to two braided rivers and have an old jet boat we like to use to access the river mouths for fishing and exploring.
  
  There's heaps to do around our area, plus the small town of Cheviot an easy walk away with a supermarket, cafe, library etc.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week